Walking Worthy - The Book of Ephesians

11 Walking Worthy of the Calling (Pt 4 - In The Spiritual War)

* We come to the conclusion of our study of Paul's letter to the church of Ephesus. Paul reminds them that as they seek to "Walk Worthy" of the calling with which they were called, they will be faced with a spiritual war. As Paul told the church in Corinth, "For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ, and being ready to punish all disobedience when your obedience is fulfilled." (2 Corinthians 10:3-6) * Today, we will discuss the four commands which we are given in relation to Walking Worthy in this spiritual war and the accoutrement which God has provided us to wear during the course of the warfare! * This message was presented on September 25, 2022 by Bob Corbin.

10 Walking Worthy of the Calling (Pt 3 b/c - In Our Parental and Occupational Relationships)

* Based upon the greatness of their calling, believers are challenged to "Walk worthy of the calling with which [they] were called." * We have seen Paul's challenge for them to "Walk worthy" in the body of Christ - seeking unity and synergy in the body of Christ; and in the world - living transformed and sanctified lives. We are no longer to think like the Gentiles think; we are no longer to act like the Gentiles act. Rather, we are to have the mind of Christ and put on the new man which is created by God in true righteousness and holiness. * Last week, we began to consider how we are to "Walk Worthy" within three specific relationships that we have in this world: marital, parental, and occupational relationships. We saw that in our marital relationships, we are to model the relationship that Christ has with the Church. * Today, we will consider how can "Walk Worthy" in our parental and occupational relationships. * This message was presented on September 18, 2022 by Bob Corbin.

09 Walking Worthy of the Calling (Pt 3a - In Our Marital Relationships)

* Paul shared with the Ephesian believers the greatness of their calling and then challenged them to "Walk worthy of the calling with which [they] were called." * We have seen Paul's challenge for them to "Walk worthy" in the body of Christ - seeking unity and synergy in the body of Christ. We are united having one hope which is founded in us having one Lord, one faith, one baptism ... knowing there is only one God! * Over the past two weeks, we have considered how we are to "Walk Worthy" in the world. We are to live transformed and sanctified lives. We are no longer to think like the Gentiles think; we are no longer to act like the Gentiles act. Rather, we are to have the mind of Christ and put on the new man which is created by God in true righteousness and holiness. We are, as children of God, to walk in love, light, and wisdom. We are to redeem the time, understand the will of God, and submit to one another in the fear of God. * Today, we begin to consider how we are to "Walk Worthy" within three specific relationships that we have in this world: marital, parental, and occupational relationships. * Today, we will consider how can "Walk Worthy" in our marriage relationships. * This message was presented on September 11, 2022 by Bob Corbin.

08 Walking Worthy of the Calling (Pt 2b - In the World - Living a Sanctified Life)

* Paul shared with the Ephesian believers the greatness of their calling and then challenged them to "Walk worthy of the calling with which [they] were called." * Two weeks ago, we saw Paul's challenge for them to "Walk worthy" in the body. Understanding our calling, leads for a desire to see unity and synergy in the body of Christ. We will recognize that we have one hope which is founded in us having one Lord, one faith, one baptism ... knowing there is only one God! * Last week, we began looking at we live out this calling individually ... while we are walking in the world. We used to "walk" according to course of the world, but now we are changed. No longer are we to think like the rest of Gentiles in the futility of their mind. Rather, we are to have the mind of Christ and put on the new man which is created by God in true righteousness and holiness. * Paul called upon the believers to live a transformed life. * Today, we continue in the midst of that challenge with commands ... not requests ... for us to WALK differently. Having the mind of Christ and being taught by Him ... we ought to Walk in Love, Walk in Light, and Walk in Wisdom! * This message was presented on August 28, 2022 by Bob Corbin.

07 Walking Worthy of the Calling (Pt 2a - In the World - Living a Transformed Life)

* In our study of Paul's letter to the church of Ephesus, we have transitioned into the second half of the letter which is more "practical" in nature. In this section, Paul challenges the believers to Walk Worthy of the Calling with which they were Called. What effect should the bestowal of the grace of God have in our lives practically? * Last week, we saw the effect that the grace of God should have in the body of Christ. That we should desire Unity within the Body - that Unity would be accomplished by the Synergy of the Body - working together for the Body to be conformed to the image of Christ. * Today, we begin looking at the application of God's grace to us individually ... yet, still in the context of our relationships to one another. * Paul, initially challenges the believers that they should be changed. In chapter 2 we saw that we "used to" walk according to the course of the world and according to the prince of the power of the air ... but that God made us alive ... unto good works which He had before ordained. He now continues to expound upon that theme. * This message was presented on August 21, 2022 by Bob Corbin.